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The striker has been a regular for the Latics’ under-18 side this season and has won a number of youth caps for England at under-15 and under-16 level and according to the Sun he has impressed a number of the country’s biggest clubs.

At 16, Gelhardt is yet to make a senior appearance for Wigan but is regarded as one of the brightest talents of his age group and Paul Cook is said to be keen to keep hold of the talent.

Liverpool eye Shaqiri

Liverpool have reportedly stepped up their interest in Stoke City midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri this summer.

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Shaqiri will represent Switzerland at the World Cup this summer but following Stoke’s relegation from the Premier League he appears to have played his last game for the Potters.

Xherdan Shaqiri of Stoke City (Image: Getty)

The26-year-old is thought to have a clause in his contract allowing him to leave the bet365 Stadium for £12million and Liverpool see him as a relatively cheap option to add strength in depth, report the Mirror.